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expo

American  
[ek-spoh] / ˈɛk spoʊ /

noun

(often initial capital letter)

plural

expos

  1. a world's fair or international exposition.

    Expo '67 in Montreal.

  2. any exhibition or show.

    an annual computer expo.
expo British  
/ ˈɛkspəʊ /

noun

  1. short for exposition

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Etymology

Origin of expo

First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening

Example Sentences

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There are concerts, a lifestyle expo, a kids’ zone with go-karts and other activities, along with an array of food and drink spots, all centered on the Long Beach Convention Center and Shoreline Drive.

From Los Angeles Times

The expo offers artisans, landscape architects, nurseries, local community services, food trucks, giveaways, a plant swap and fun activities for families.

From Los Angeles Times

Frieze, the high-profile international expo that anchors a week of other fairs, gallery openings and art-related events, shone as one of the most impressive fairs in recent memory.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some visitors had complained of poor organisation, including chaotic entry and exit points, at the vast summit and expo site in Delhi.

From Barron's

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to join Modi on stage Thursday at the summit site, which also includes a vast technology expo.

From Barron's

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